Expungement and Sealing: Criminal History on a Rental Agreement

My question involves criminal records for the state of: California

My girlfriend and I are filling out applications for a new apartment and one of the questions asks "Have you ever been convicted of a crime?"

I am a little unsure what to put because I have been convicted of two in the past 10+ years, but both were non felonies and both have since been dismissed. About 6 months ago when I applied to my job they asked a similar question and I knew one of them was dismissed, but one of them was not. I listed one of them and explained the situation and I got hired. When I got my background check results back, indeed the one that had been dismissed did not show up, and the one that I listed in fact did.

Since then, I have gotten the one that showed up also dismissed through the courts so since they have both been dismissed do I still have to list them on my rental application?

Expungement and Sealing: Criminal History on a Rental Agreement

Speeding Tickets: First Offense - Contesting Options

My question involves a traffic ticket from the state of: WA (Seatac)

9pm, exiting off of the 509 freeway (not an "exit" apparently the END), heading East on 188th, an officer ticketed me for speeding.
He first told me that the radar got me "going higher" but that he would reduce how fast I was going, so I was "under 15mph" over, and could apply for a deferral.
I explained that I was unaware of the change off the freeway, that I didn't see any signs and he said that he was WELL aware, that's why they have that patrol there, because it is a problem the city is working on.

My concerns are these:
1) TICKET INCORRECT :citation states I was going 49 in a 35. Posted speed (upon returning to the area in daylight) is 40.
2) The end of the freeway is not an "exit" does not have any signage that would have you reduce your speed. It is also NOT abundantly clear that you are even exiting the highway, more that your connecting to another -so it appears the speed limit would REMAIN the same as the freeway.
(There are speed limit signs posted on 188th, but not for a while after "exiting" the highway)
3) you end up on a street behind the airport that in it's appearance at least, LOOKS like a highway.


So my question is simple: Is there ANY way to get it outright dismissed?
I do realize that I can get a deferral, but I'd rather not if possible.

If contesting it (and winning) would be an option, on what grounds would I fight it?

Thank you! This actually is my first time EVER being pulled over for speeding (36) and would LOVE it to simply go away!

Speeding Tickets: First Offense - Contesting Options

Modification of Custody: Dad Filed for Custody

My question involves a child custody case from the State of: IL

My daughter is 14, dad and I seperated in 2008. She's going through emotional phases of wanting to go live with him and wanting to stay with me. I was in a toxic relationship for several years which had its affects on my daughter and had a son during that time that she was jealous of. Dad has since filed papers for custody. His grounds in his petition are that I have 3 kids by 3 different fathers, I did not allow my daughter to attend his wedding, that he never gave me a date for, that I told my daughter to tell his girlfriend at the time now wife, to **** off if she said anything to her, she isn't involved in activities, mind you she plays softball, cross country and is on 2 separate basketball teams, shes self conscious about her weight and is over weight, which is a lie, food is scarce in my house, which is why she must be over weight, I let her miss school for leisure activities, and I dont advise him when we are planning trips out of town or give him the option of staying w her when I go out of town, which is a lie as well. Oh and the best one was that during one of my daughters counseling sessions I had threatened to beat the wife's ass if she showed up to my daughters basketball game and the counselor had to correct my behavior, which is another lie.

We've done the mediation, at which point my daughter told dad see no longer wanted to go with him. she has since been appointed a child representative of her own. Dad's wife has talked her Into wanting to go over there again Along with filling daughters head with lies about me. Shes also coerced conversations out of my daughter and then turns what she says into lies when she talks to dad about what daughter says.

Overall my daughter and I have a great relationship so I really believe it's the wife manipulating my daughter into this whole situation. Shes jealous, and sees me as threat to their relationship and wants to remove any communication me and my ex have with each other. Getting my daughter over there is the only way she can accomplish that. She's constantly bashing me on social media saying i should be sterilized, how I'm on welfare, i only have kids to collect child support and that's not even half of it. She's mean and spiteful and does not support a positive relationship between any of us muchless support any type of positive coparenting between me and dad.

Like realistically, are these any grounds for him to be awarded custody of my daughter especially when it's all lies?

Modification of Custody: Dad Filed for Custody

Other Violations: Declaration of Non-Responsibility and Naming My Spouse

My question involves a traffic ticket from the state of: Washington (Lynnwood)

I have received a red light camera ticket, and I was not driving, but my spouse was. Looking at the Revised Code of Washington, RCW 5.60.060 says that:

(1) A spouse or domestic partner shall not be examined for or against his or her spouse or domestic partner, without the consent of the spouse or domestic partner; nor can either during marriage or during the domestic partnership or afterward, be without the consent of the other, examined as to any communication made by one to the other during the marriage or the domestic partnership. ... (there are exceptions, like spousal abuse and child abuse, but they don't apply here)

Since the declaration of non-responsibility is a court document,
Do I have to put my spouse's name and address on the Declaration of Non-Responsibility? If I do not, do I cite that RCW as my "out"?

I'm not trying to be cute or evasive, but I also don't want to throw my spouse under the bus, plus I wasn't driving. Plus, if they were to get the ticket, do they have to admit it (5th Amendment stuff)?

Thank you

Other Violations: Declaration of Non-Responsibility and Naming My Spouse

Police Conduct: Police Dating Employment Cadidates

My question involves police conduct in the State of: Washington.

Hello, I am a young man with a clean criminal record and a good work record. I have the desire to serve my country and prevent evil people from hurting good citizens, which is why I applied for a Law Enforcement job. Long story short, I made it all the way through an employment process that hires less than 1% or so of candidates, only to be permanently disqualified just a week before Academy. I had already received my pre-conditional offer of employment.

I had been waiting to hear back from them a week, until a girl contacted me on a dating site, which I have never been contacted on before, nor since. She turned out to be the daughter of a top ranking Officer. The next day, I received the call I had been permanently disqualified.

I dated her for a month or so, thinking it may have been coincidence. It proved to be far from the case. She tried manipulating me by saying she might get me on the backdoor way onto the agency through her dad. Told me she should have him pull my file, which I said no to because it would be unethical. She hinted at having access to my candidate profile and psych test. She admitted to Psychoanalyzing me, told me she was extremely manipulative, and finally, a week before I dumped her, she told me she was a Psychopath. She even had the gall to tell me she thought she was going to Hell for what she did to me. This made me think she got me disqualified. Everything with her seemed to be an elaborate game, where she even pretended to be a detective.

I had a female friend who lived in the same area as her. All of her family is in law enforcement. There is a remote chance she set me up, but she didn't know all that much about me, let alone what dating site I would be on. I know I specifically I had met the girl's father on a police ride-a-long a month before her, so there is some connection. When I mentioned that to him when I met him at their house he shrugged it off, but his wife said with a knowing smile, "that's weird, isn't it?"

After I broke up with her she kept calling me for a few months, leaving a voicemail stating she wanted to ask me a question. They finally stopped. I called the recruiter and explained to him what happened. He recognized the name of the girl, and thought it was a weird coincidence. He told she was not employed by the police organization. He called me back and told me, even though they don't normally give a reason, that I had been psychologically disqualified (which you probably are thinking makes sense right now after what I just wrote). It seemed to be a convenient thing to tell me in order to avoid admitting conflict of interest.

Essentially my reason for sharing this story is because I want to know the legality of what happened. Is this something the FBI could/would investigate? I called a couple of private investigators, and they said there is nothing they can do to get to the bottom of this. If they called the Police they would just get a canned response and would never know if it was the truth.

I feel my privacy was invaded and that my employment prospects were permanently damage in the Law Enforcement field. Is there advice on how to protect yourself from these kinds of situations?

Luckily this was only a brief incident, and I was able to get my life back on track fairly quickly. I would like to understand what happened so I can learn and grow moving forward, Thank you in advance for your assistance.

Police Conduct: Police Dating Employment Cadidates

Other Offenses: Harboring a Fugitive/Aiding and Abetting Specific Circumstance/Locations

My question involves criminal law for the state of: Washington & California

Hypothetical situation:

Someone in California was cited for misdemeanor drug possession. In order to escape their living situation the person moved to Washington state to live with their family, which led to a missed court date and a bench warrant.

After finding out about the warrant, the person's family were concerned they will be charged with harboring a fugitive or aiding and abetting, since they are allowing the person (now fugitive) to live with them. Questions follow:

How concerned should they be?

If the crime changed to a felony (the least serious type, "C" perhaps?) vs misdemeanor, how much does that change the situation?

In a real world situation what is the probability that charges would be filed against the family members?

One last question: Changing the situation slightly, the person moved to Washington with a significant other, who had the same charge, FTA, etc. Does the fact that the significant other is not related to the family influence the likelihood or severity of possible charges filed against them?

I'm not the best writer, please let me know if you need more detail or if the whole thing doesn't make a bit of sense. Thanks!

Other Offenses: Harboring a Fugitive/Aiding and Abetting Specific Circumstance/Locations

Job Duties: New Job Description and New Duties

My question involves labor and employment law for the state of: New Mexico

Situation: New manager comes in and disagrees with the current Job Title and Job Description of a certain individual. New manager decides to re-write job description and rewrite job title. This manager is requiring the employee to sign the new job description or face termination. This organization has a practice of requiring every employee to sign and agree to their job description that details the duties and responsibilities of the job. The practice of requiring the signed Job Descriptions isn't across the board. Only a percentage of the employees at this organization are asked to sign the job description. Employees are also permitted to work without the signed job description. This employee has been working for about 6 months with a specific job title and unsigned job description. The new manager wants to change the duties and the title, but the employee doesn't agree with the changes.

Question: Does the employee have any rights if they choose not to sign the new job description? Is it legal to require this of one person but not everyone in the organization? What can this employee do when the refusal to sign the new job description has caused termination in a right to work state?

Job Duties: New Job Description and New Duties

Quiet Enjoyment: Landlord Will Not Let Me Finish Getting a Service Installed He Already Agreed to

My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of: California

Hello, hope all who read this are doing well. I just moved out here, and the place I moved into told me from the get-go that I was allowed to upgrade my internet if I wanted to, so long as I payed for the upgrade. Fair enough. When it came down to setting the appointment up though, the Landlord has given me several reasons not to be there. Twice he left early and only told me last minute, Once he didn't show up and only answered my phone calls when I called from a number he didn't recognize.

I have tried to work with him SEVERAL times now through text and written forms of communication even going so far as having Verizon call him directly, and leave a message on 3 separate occasions to which he never answered, or called back. Any body I try to talk to either says “I'm good” or points me to an attorney referral. I want to make sure I'm headed in the right direction first. The internet provider calling him happened about a week ago, and that's where I'm at.

*This has been going on for about 3 months. I do not consider myself to be a tenant that has given the Landlord a reason to be resistant like this to a service he already agreed to! I pay my rent on time and have little to no problems with this studio, in turn no work orders on his end. Also, I do have copies of texts/ emails/ and certified letters from these instances with me so that's not an issue.

*Thank you for taking the time to read and reply should you decide to, I just ask that no one get rude or ugly.

Quiet Enjoyment: Landlord Will Not Let Me Finish Getting a Service Installed He Already Agreed to

Modification of Custody: Custodial vs Non Custodial Changes

My question involves a child custody case from the State of: CA

Custody has recently changed in my case to where the Mother and I now have 50/50 custody. Mother has been custodial parent and I have been non-custodial.
I have been petitioning for more time for 3 years.

The prior agreement was that I had our child 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 5th weekends (if applicable). This was due to the distance between our homes and transporting our child to school near Mother's home.

We recently had our support hearing and the hearing was continued due to income and expense forms needing updates on Mother's end. On the way out, the Judge asked if Mother was prepared to discuss in our new hearing the change from Custodial to Non-Custodial parent.

I was wondering why this would change?

I have been paying child support ever since our divorce was finalized as well as paying for health insurance for our child since divorce.

Thanks for your help!

Modification of Custody: Custodial vs Non Custodial Changes

Background Checks: What Will Show Up

My question involves labor and employment law for the state of: Pennsylvania Allegheny County


so 3 years ago i was arrested (first time offense) for DUI and Marijuana possession . I went through a program in PA called ARD (it has a different name in every state). and it is suppose to give first time offenders a second chance by expunging their record. I got a job offer but am awaiting a background check. What are they going to see if anything? after further researching i read a couple things stating that i have to appeal after ard to get everything off my record.
is this true?

where can i do a background check online? ill pay as long as it is legit

Background Checks: What Will Show Up

Speeding Tickets: Wa Speeding Ticket

My question involves a traffic ticket from the state of: Washington

Speeding ticket in Everett for 77 in a 60. Received discovery information in a timely manner. The SMD has been checked within the correct time frame. From reading previous threads I hope these points can help move for dismissal:
- The ticket was a part of my discovery materials but I do not see a filing date
- In the officer's statement he says "driving a fully marked patrol vehicle." The officer had a motorcycle and he was standing, not driving. Does a motorcycle count as a marked patrol vehicle or should that be stated differently?
-Then later says, "approaching my location" as he was in a fixed location. Before he said he was driving. Mixed description of him being in motion vs. fixed location. From what I recall he was standing next to his bike.
- In the Kustom Signals handbook it states on page 12. that "Due to the extremely narrow beamwidth of the ProLaser III that makes precise target identification possible, it may be difficult to aim at long ranges if operated handheld. For those situations, use of a monopod or tripod to assist in stabilizing the instrument may be helpful. " - So Since he had a bike and I recall him standing, it seems like this sort of reading seems more difficult and could be less accurate.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Attachments will be uploaded shortly.

SMD Manual Link:
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Barry/Blewis if you are out there, thank you for all of your input on previous forums. Super helpful!

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Speeding Tickets: Wa Speeding Ticket

Service and Repair: Wheel Fell Off My Daughters Car Less Than 100 Miles After Repair

My question involves a consumer law issue in the State of: Florida

My daughter was going to drive from Florida to Pennsylvania. We took her car to a large reputable Auto Repair franchise. She needed some brake work done and her calipers needed replaced. I also ask them to rotate the tires. The service was done on the brakes and calipers and in the process rotating the tires my daughter states that they were having trouble getting the lug nuts loose from the right front tire. After over an hour of attempting to get it off and bringing in additional help they finally got the tire off rotated the tires and sent her on her way. Within a few hours and around a hundred miles she felt a shaking from front end that quickly turned violent and before she could pull off the side of the road right front tire separated from the car. She was traveling 70 miles an hour on Interstate 95 about 30 miles north of Daytona Florida. The repairs were done in Orlando. This all happened about 12 o'clock at night. We called a tow service and had it taken back to another franchise location in Daytona Beach. The tow truck driver assumed they over tightened the Lugnuts when the repairs were done in Orlando. I had to get my daughter a hotel for the evening because the shop wasn't going to open up until 9 o'clock the next morning. In the morning she took the car into the auto repair facility and they confirmed that they believed that the tires lug nuts are over tightened. They stressed they didn't know how this could happen as all of their lug nuts are tightened using a torque wrench and then a second technician is supposed to come behind and double check the tension on the lug nuts. The repair shop completed all the necessary repairs to get the vehicle on the road due to the fact that my daughter had to be in Pennsylvania to take an entrance exam for college she was hoping to attend.
What are my options?

Service and Repair: Wheel Fell Off My Daughters Car Less Than 100 Miles After Repair

Ticket Errors: I Was Given a Correctable Ticket but the Officer Did Not Mark Either Yes or No

My question involves a traffic ticket from the state of: California
So I got a correctable violation ticket in the city of Bellflower about 3 weeks ago because i did not have my plates and my registration. (4000A1) and (5200A). I asked the officer if it was a ticket; he said no, that it was a correctable ticket. He explained to me the whole procedure on how to get it fixed. However, about a week ago i received a letter saying that I have to pay a bail amount. So i went back to the ticket and noticed that the officer did not mark neither YES or NO on the correctable violation area. So my question is can i still fix it or do I have to pay the bail amount?

Ticket Errors: I Was Given a Correctable Ticket but the Officer Did Not Mark Either Yes or No

Sex Offenses: I Accidentally Accessed Several Child Porn Websites. What Should I Do

My question involves criminal law for the state of: Michigan

Last night, I was just going around the Internet. Somehow, I got redirected to a child porn website. I didn't realize it was child porn until I accidentally pressed a link on the website. That showed a bunch of child porn images. I'm going to be honest; I was curious and looked at a few. Then, I started for about 10 minutes looking at them. I don't know why. I knew it was illegal. I closed the websites feeling really scared. I don't want to get into trouble. I have no idea how I got to them. I was looking at nothing bad in the first place. Will I get arrested for looking accidental at child porn for that long? I know my ISP probably have seen that. What should I do? Will I get arrested? This was all accidental. By the way, I'm only 14. I know that doesn't affect much. I just thought I should throw that in there.

Sex Offenses: I Accidentally Accessed Several Child Porn Websites. What Should I Do

Other Professional Malpractice: Private School Bullying

My question involves malpractice in the state of: MA

I have a friend currently attending a private boarding school in MA and he is getting physically as well as emotionally, bullied. He will get punched, pushed, slapped, pinned against walls and beaten, etc. Because it is a private school (also a Non-Profit) is there any legal action/files I can take/fill out? The only one I know of in MA is a 51a, but that probably wouldn't work.

Thanks!

Other Professional Malpractice: Private School Bullying

Service Providers: What Proof Does the Plaintiff Need

My question involves a consumer law issue in the State of: Michigan

I am being sued, the difference in the amount of materials he used and what I see is huge. If he brings receipts for the materials he bought from a supplier does he also have to prove where they were used. I have pictures to show exactly what was done that cover the entire job. Isn't his responsibility to prove where he used the materials he claimed he used?

Service Providers: What Proof Does the Plaintiff Need

Speeding Tickets: Ticketed for Speeding, Not Eligible for Traffic School

My question involves a traffic ticket from the state of: California

I received a notice in the mail last week regarding my speeding ticket. I was charged $489 for driving 96 at a 70 mph zone. I went online to pay but it told me I was not eligible for traffic school. This is my first speeding ticket and I seriously do not want a record, especially because I just graduated college and my parents are the dominant names on the insurance!

What CAN I do ?!!! Also the county that I got my ticket in was Lamont? But I am like 3 hours away from there, can I go to my local superior court or do I have to go to the Lamont court?

Thank you anyone who is willing to help! MY due date is in May as well, so little time!

Speeding Tickets: Ticketed for Speeding, Not Eligible for Traffic School

Determination of Fault: Accident Between a Motorcycle and a Car

My question involves an injury that occurred in the state of: California

I was involved in a motorcycle accident. I was not lane splitting and riding in the number 1 lane, traffic began to come to a stop ahead so I began to slow down. There was a truck in the number 2 lane that was tailgating the vehicle in front of it and when traffic began to slow the truck quickly swerved into my lane (number 1) with no indication of lane change and the tail end of the truck struck the right side of my bike. I was able to keep my bike upright but the force of the truck hitting knocked me almost into the guardrail. I drove on the left shoulder of the freeway to signal to the driver to pull over and she did not. I then pulled over to the side of the road and called the police. There was minor damage to my bike. Its a good thing i wear a gopro and catch everything on film when i ride (past experience) so the whole thing is on video. When the CHP officer arrived (also a motorcycle) he indicated to me that there wasn't anything he could do because the damage to my bike wasn't enough and apparently the lady "called in" and reported hitting a motorcycle. He was no help at all and pretty much said i was at fault for the accident, almost insinuating that i was lane splitting at the time of the accident. He wouldn't write a report nor would he even look at the video i had of the lady clearly driving dangerously. Is there anything I can really do at this point? Its only a matter of time before that lady hits someone else on a bike because she is clearly unaware of her surroundings. The officer also noted that he gets cut off all the time but the good part about being a cop is he can write tickets every time it happens to him, so i don't know if he's just a dick or a complaint can be filed because he was of no help what so ever.

Determination of Fault: Accident Between a Motorcycle and a Car

Grandparents and Third Parties: What Can You Do if Your Ex's Boyfriend is Mean to Your Special Needs Child

My question involves restraining orders in the State of: Ohio I have a special needs child who is 12 and does not understand the divorce. My ex's boyfriend is mean to my child and is always drinking around my kids, can I get a protection order against him to not be around my kids especially my special needs child. Please advise. Thank you.

Grandparents and Third Parties: What Can You Do if Your Ex's Boyfriend is Mean to Your Special Needs Child

Licensing: Limiting a Client's Use of Intellectual Property

Hello,

I am currently putting together a contract for a consulting job I am doing. I am going to have a lawyer review it after I finish, I just wanted to get some advice first.

One of the things included is a full lesson plan for a class. In the contract, is there a way to write that the client can use the lesson plans for the purposes of their class, but they cannot sell them to anyone else?

Everything I have researched just shows one party or the other has complete ownership of the property.

Thanks!

Licensing: Limiting a Client's Use of Intellectual Property

Speeding Tickets: Speeding Ticket in School Zone (2 Prior Tickets)

My question involves a traffic ticket from the state of: Ohio.
I was clocked going 42 in a school zone, the speed limit before is 50 or 55, i was slowing down for it but he still pulled me over and gave me the ticket as i was inside the zone. My question is what can i expect punishment wise? I have 2 tickets already one from last month and one from almost a year ago, will i be losing my liscense? I do have to appear in court.

Speeding Tickets: Speeding Ticket in School Zone (2 Prior Tickets)

Animal Injuries and Dog Bites: Neighbor Hit My Dog

My question involves an injury that occurred in the state of: new York
Just wondering I live in a trailer park and share half my side lawn with neighbor. while I was outside with my dog whom is not aggressive at all, my dog was walking in the grass and my neighbor came out and hit him really hard with his hand. I was wondering from a legal stand point is this allowed. The dog was still on my half of the lawn so it was my proptery.

Animal Injuries and Dog Bites: Neighbor Hit My Dog

Privacy: Are Anonymous Tips Kept Anonymous

My question involves public health law in the State of: New York

Some time ago I reported an instance of welfare fraud in my state. This person started a job for $14/hr and did not report it, also did not report $500 in rental income from a property she had from a divorce and over $500 in child support that she was receiving in cash. She also did not report the income of her live-in boyfriend who also worked full time. She was having her rent paid in full through welfare, $200 cash assistance, $700 in food stamps (for her and 3 kids - one that she does not have custody of) and was receiving Medicaid.

Obviously she is now in very big trouble as the investigator has come calling and she's had this job for almost 6 months with no attempt at all to update the welfare office. She is trying to find out who made the complaint, and since she has a friend in the welfare office (which is how she's gotten away with it for so long), she may succeed. The trouble is, I did it online and I cannot for the life of me remember if I provided any of my info. I haven't gotten any phone calls or emails asking more questions so I don't *think* I did, but something that the investigator said made her think they know who submitted it. I just want to know, if I did put my info on there (by obvious lack of judgement) and her friend in the welfare office looks it up and spills the beans...do I have any legal recourse for endangering my welfare by releasing anonymous information? This person has a history of violent behavior, so yes, i would actually fear for my safety and that of my children who are close to hers.

Have there been instances where the welfare office has provided the identity of the "anonymous" person to the suspect in question? If she winds up going to trial, will I be expected to testify?

Privacy: Are Anonymous Tips Kept Anonymous

Speeding Tickets: What Am I Looking at for Speeding Construction Zone with Zero Points on My License

My question involves a traffic ticket from the state of: Jefferson county,Illinois.

Hello,
I'm wondering if I need an attorney because I receive a speeding ticket in a construction zone
61 in 45 on St. Patrick's Day at 7:20 A.M. We were on our way from a church revival in
Carbondale to Indianapolis, Indiana when it happen. We drive our best
trying to negotiate connection on I-57, I-64 split. I have zero points on my license and
haven't had ticket for thirteen year. God bless you for any help.

Speeding Tickets: What Am I Looking at for Speeding Construction Zone with Zero Points on My License

Civil Rights Issues: Can I Still Sue for My Life Back

My question involves civil rights in the State of: Kentucky I was accused,of murder. They came to my job and arrested me. I did many months in jail and my name/reputation was slander all over, every local and distance paper even appearing on t.v. after they caught and sentenced the right man I still could not get my life back right. my job and no other job would hire me. I tried calling lawyers about the case and everyone knew of the case and would not help me to Sue. Years have passed and just as I was about to get the best job they would not hire me because of a murder charge even though it was dismissed still sits on my record. hearing that For the first time has broke me all the way down and now I'm in a state of depression. I moved far away, and it's been years but yet it feels like just last month I was sitting in that cell far away from my family for a crime I new nothing about. My lawyer told me to get a lawyer that handles cases of that nature but it would be hard cause allot of then would not want to challenge the state, or city. I just want to know since then I have not picked up the peices of my life yet I lost my house, job, money and respect/reputation. After my arrest all the arresting officers either resigned, or was fired. Who can I if I can Sue. I just want my life back

Civil Rights Issues: Can I Still Sue for My Life Back

Other Insurance: Friends Mom Owns Insurance Agency

My question involves insurance law for the state of: California

friend of mine mother owns insurance agency farmers insurance agency
I have no insurance with them and nothing thru her
but she used her access thru insurance agency to run background check on me and other friends
I have seen the reports with farmers insurance logo and her agency's headlines on it.
is that legal for her to do?

thank you

Other Insurance: Friends Mom Owns Insurance Agency

Traffic Lights, Signs and Controls: 21453(A) VC ,, Turning Right from Middle Lane After Complete Stop

My question involves a traffic ticket from the state of: California

hello ,, i am Uber driver, i was stopping on a red light when i got a request where i should go right , i made sure it was safe to turn and there was no traffic or pedestrians then i turned right . there was no sign to say no turn on red .. a cop stopped me saying i was on the wrong lane , and i violated several things and he will give me citation for the most serious one so he choosed the most expensive one! .. do you guys think i can fight it ?? thanks

Traffic Lights, Signs and Controls: 21453(A) VC ,, Turning Right from Middle Lane After Complete Stop

Speeding Tickets: Will I Be Able to Ask for Payments

My question involves a traffic ticket from the state of: Texas

Hi i was given speeding tickets and two weeks later i got tickets for crossing the border without insurance, the first set of tickets i was able to get a payment plan. The other tickets i have to go on april 4, would i be able to ask to pay those tickets also?

Speeding Tickets: Will I Be Able to Ask for Payments

Survivors Benefits: Tlc62

Hello.I am currently applying for adult/child survivors benefits from the rrb under my dads benefits.I established that i am his natural daughter and sent medical records dating back from when i was 18 for same reason i am currently on ssi..I turned 54 this year and have been receiving ssi and am still.Next week the rrb is sending me to a consultative examination for seems like current status.Does that make sense.

Survivors Benefits: Tlc62

Speeding Tickets: Should I Appeal This Conviction - California Laser Ticket CVC 22349(A)

Today I had my court trial for CVC 22349(a) infraction. My defense strategy was to attack the laser evidence, and I thought I was doing a good job. I got the officer to admit that the laser unit was not tested with an object moving at a known speed (e.g., a pace car). He only testified to doing the system check and a distance test. I asked how he could-with a legal degree of certainty-be sure the unit was operating correctly if it was not tested against a moving object. The officer said something to the effect of the device wouldn't work if it wasn't calibrated...So he didn't really answer the question.

I asked the judge to exclude the laser evidence because a proper foundation had not been laid. The judge denied the request. I mentioned the well-known New Jersey and Hawaii rulings regarding admissibility of laser evidence. The judge said that those are other states so they may be persuasive but not binding case law in California. She also stated she is not aware of any requirement to test the laser unit against a moving object.

With my key defense tactic denied, I knew I was defeated. The judge delivered a guilty ruling.

So, what are my chances at winning an appeal? From my description of the proceedings, did the judge make a legal error?

Speeding Tickets: Should I Appeal This Conviction - California Laser Ticket CVC 22349(A)

Driver's License Reinstatement Ohio - Judgement Suspension

My question involves a driver's license issued by the State of: Ohio

In 2007, I had an accident with another driver and was without insurance. As a result, my license was suspended. I was unable to satisfy the other insurance company wanting $300/month then and i'm still unable to now. I just want to get ahead finally. I was wondering how long(if applicable) a Judgement Suspension lasts, I've heard other states being anywhere from 5-10 years till it falls off and you can get your license once again. I haven't driven, owned a car or had insurance since April of 2007 when the accident occurred. Any assistance in this matter would be greatly appreciated.

The below screencaps are from the BMV website, mostly for dates. I don't remember the child support suspension, i've always payed my support order. :wallbang:

Driver's License Reinstatement Ohio - Judgement Suspension

Towing: Wrongfully Towed in Florida Do I Have a Case

My question involves a traffic ticket from the state of: Florida

I live in a condominium with two gates for entrances, I know at the one access point a tow sign is posted but am not sure about the other, I went to purchase a vehicle on a certain day so I moved the current car to a guest parking spot in a parking division over from mine as mine was entirely full with no parking available when I pulled in. I removed the plate and tag off the current car that was in the guest spot so I could drive the car I had planned on purchasing privately back home with a plate. My car in the guest spot was towed with no notice given to me, I had not checked on it being there as I had no idea it would've been towed and I had registered and began driving my new vehicle. 6 days later I went to go move the vehicle from the guest spot and found that it had been towed. I contacted the tow company and went to the location, they billed me $115 for the hooking, $40 for the jacking, $5 per mile, and $25 for each day, as well as a fee for sending out a notification letter of $75 3 days after the tow, which was never received. I ended up paying $367 to repossess my car. When I went to go pay the only method they said were accepted was cash and debit card, no visa or credit. I received no warning or notice of the tow either. There are 4 sub divisions for parking along a strip, the first lot has a sign posted, the second which I had parked in a guest spot has no sign, the third has no sign and the fourth has a sign. The two signs are several hundred feet apart. I am in hillsborough county, do I have a case here? If any other details may be pertinent please ask and I will reply to the best of my knowledge.

Towing: Wrongfully Towed in Florida Do I Have a Case

Grandparents and Third Parties: Rights for the (Non Biological) Father of an Artificial Insemination Procedure

My question involves a child custody case from the State of: California

My husband and I have a large age difference and before getting married, my husband (who had a vasectomy 23 years ago) and I decided that we wanted to have a child because I do not have any children. Financially, it made more sense for us to do IUI (artificial insemination) with donor sperm.

My legal question comes if something happens to me, what kind of documents, if any exist, would we need to protect my husband's rights as the father of this child since it is not biologically his. My husband's concern is that one of my family members may challenge him for custody because they would be biological family whereas my husband is not.

Grandparents and Third Parties: Rights for the (Non Biological) Father of an Artificial Insemination Procedure

Cleaning and Repairs: Details of a Law Mentioned in Another Forum. Go to Court Tomorrow.

My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of: Illinois

I am going to court tomorrow to face my ex landlord. This was a very rough experience. But I saw something here on these forums. And I would like something to reference this in court. Here is the link to the forum and here is the quote.

http://ift.tt/1SzwSKD

Update...

Apparently in Illinois, after sending an estimate of deductions and charges against my deposit, they must provide actual receipts for those charges within 30 days. That would be by August 8. If they don't, then by law they forfeit the entire deposit. Should I wait until then to send the demand letter to see if they send me the receipts or send it now and let the chips fall? I'm certain they won't actually be replacing the carpet because it's in good shape and it makes no sense that they would pay $912 to do that. The reason I'm questioning the timing is if I send the demand letter, then it alerts them that I am aware of the law.

I am wanting to to know the state law that claims that they must provide receipts within 30 days He did not provide these and the charges are not true. I cleaned very well when I left and I took pictures.

Also he was saying i was very behind on rent. In his itemized bill. it states that I lived there 1 year. and he is saying I owe for 7.75 months rent. When I moved I lost some receipts. but I have so far been able to locate 5.16 months of rent receipts. hoping I will find the rest. But doing the math. that would state that i owed him and or paid him for almost 13 months.

I am hoping this will at least prove to the court that his record keeping is flawed an he is trying to charge me for things I dont owe. Any advice on how to pursue this would be appreciated. and as I said I go to court tomorrow at 1pm central time. so I hope someone is on here at this time...lol

Cleaning and Repairs: Details of a Law Mentioned in Another Forum. Go to Court Tomorrow.

Wills: How to Honor the Deceased's Wishes Not in the Will

My uncle recently passed, designated me as his executor. He had left his estate to his brother and sister but made his will a long time ago. He had told me just before he passed he no longer wanted them to receive his estate, only a certain amount of cash. He wished to leave it to his niece and had told her so but never got around to changing the will. He had promised her and a couple others a designated amount of cash.
His brother and sister will be wanting to receive the benefits as soon as possible and would probably pay to receive it quickly if they needed to. Is there a way I can explain to them his wishes and tell them if they wanted to honor a few of these , I could get the inheritance to them very quickly ? Or could I tell them if they do not honor his wishes I could drag it put for up to two years? Thanks very much for any help

Wills: How to Honor the Deceased's Wishes Not in the Will

Modification of Custody: Is My Husband Going to Make Me Lose Custody

My question involves a child custody case from the State of: texas

I have a major legal concern. I am married to a man who has had documented legal issues.

I'll try to keep this simple. I have shared custody of my 10 year old son. I remarried about 6 months ago despite a few issues.

1) my husband (then boyfriend) called a guy who was texting me and threatened him. That guy called 911 for me. Cops showed up at my house. I told cops I was not hurt or scared but that my boyfriend told me if cops showed up that he would say I broke into his house. They arrested him on preventing me from calling 911. Because of me, that case has been dismissed and expunged.

2) my husband got into a verbal
Dispute w my son. My son was being difficult and said he was going to elbow him in the chest. My husband was trying to hug me and pull me away from my son. My son responded "how about I reach into your chest pull your heart out and hand it to you on a platter." It was not said jokingly but it was not serious. My son told my ex and he said he wanted my son forever away from my husband. He got a lawyer and wants to change custody.

3). My husband and I got into a fight and I was trying to leave the house. He was trying to stop me and was yanking on my purse. My hand was in the strap and the tug of war ended with my broken hand. 3 screws and 2 surgeries later. The surgeon called police for possible abuse. Police arrived and questioned. They have not arrested him. My husband swears it was an "accident".

Now my husband is asking for full custody and wants to take me to court. He wants my medical records etc.

My husband says that I am not explaining these circumstances well and I'm not saying what a great guy he is as well. I told him my lawyer didn't want to meet with him. She said she is not taking direction from him. He is livid. He says when people meet him they will know that he's a great witness and he's a great guy. He says my ex is out to ruin him and he wants to SUE him for interfering in our marriage.

He is normally a great guy. We have had a few bad moments. But I do love him. I don't think he would ever physically harm my son or me on purpose.

My question is. What chances do I have of keeping joint custody. My ex wants him completely away from our son. Is that possible???

Modification of Custody: Is My Husband Going to Make Me Lose Custody

Speeding Tickets: Speeding and Prayer of Judgement

My question involves a traffic ticket from the state of: North Carolina

A few days ago, I was pulled over for allegedly speeding 14 miles-per-hour over the speed limit in Apex, NC, while in my company van, working; the cop said he clocked me at 69 in a 55.

As for historical context, this is my first speeding ticket; and I have been driving for about 10 years. So, my driving record is pretty clean.

I have four questions:

(1) How do I request a PJC (Prayer for Judgement Continued)?
(2) Would a judge likely grant me a PJC?
(3) Do I have to wait for the court day to request a PJC?
(4) Does my insurance rate go up if I were to get a PJC?


Thanks! :)

Speeding Tickets: Speeding and Prayer of Judgement

Motions: Motion to Dismiss the Case Due to Violation of Speedy Trail Right

My question involves a traffic ticket from the state of: Ohio

I have gotten a ticket on the March 4th, preliminary hearing suppose to hold on March 11, and I asked for one continuance which was reschedule to March 17th. I plead not guilty.

The trail was set to March 31st, so that the prosecutor have at least 2 weeks to prepare the case, and it is within the 30 day window.

I just receive the letter two day prior than my March 31st trial date, stating the trail was switch to April 6th, which falls out of the 30 day window and violating my speedy trial right. I have called the clerk, she's saying that the PO is in training and won't be able to show up. The judge has granted the prosecutor the continuance to April 21st. I told her that I don't want to waive the right. She said since I didn't sign anything to waive my right, I can bring this issue to the judge for the next trial date.
I also said I still wanted to see the judge on the original trail date March 31st. The clerk told me that I can't. Once the judge grant the continuance, there's no trail date as March 31st. This is insane. It is such a short notice, and what if I didn't check my mail until March 31st? I will be wasting one work day.

It is violating Ohio Revise Code:
2945.71 Time for trial.
(A) Subject to division (D) of this section, a person against whom a charge is pending in a court not of record, or against whom a charge of minor misdemeanor is pending in a court of record, shall be brought to trial within thirty days after the person's arrest or the service of summons.

Does the prosecutor has the good cause for continuance? Can I still execute my speedy trial right?

I will be in the third trimester in May, and I am full time employee. I am already taking off some working time to see the doctor, let alone saving the vacation day for maternity leave. I do not have time for this to drag me along.

Should I file a motion before April 4th(within speedy trial window-30 days) object to waive my right, and ask for case dismissal?
I am self-represent. Is there any case I should read?

Motions: Motion to Dismiss the Case Due to Violation of Speedy Trail Right

Custody and Visitation Issues: Uncooperative Ex: What Grounds Can Custodial Parent Use to Get Sole Legal vs. Joint

My question involves a child custody case from the State of: California

I am going to attempt to get Sole Legal in addition to my current CO which gives me Sole Physical (joint legal with ex). Our Joint Legal court order doesn't state any specifics other than "Legal (makes medical, educational, etc decisions) awarded to: Joint"

Background:

My ex and I separated in 2012. I am a victim of domestic violence and abuse, our 5 year old was subjected to neglect and parental alienation in addition to being witness to my physical abuse. I have had a restraining order against my ex protecting both child and myself which has expired. My ex would not provide for our child, would not cooperate when discussing our child, and had no interest in anything but making trouble for me especially when I became engaged years later. The restraining order gave me sole physical and joint legal with reasonable visitation to her. She didn't attend the hearing. We have been in court back and forth since 2013 when she tried to stop the divorce and demanded 50% when she realized I was taking her to court through the county for child support and also that she could not carry our child on her taxes because they have lived solely with me since 2013 and because she provides no support . Since then she has been given 4 hours of visitation, stepped up to 8 1/2 hours, and then finally this year she was granted 2 overnight Saturdays per month which she has to maintain for 6 months before trying to modify the order again. She cannot leave the county or state without my permission since she has been considered a flight risk. I still have sole physical custody.

The child support case finally completed after 2 years and her wages were garnished due to default judgement after she refused to respond to the multiple service attempts. She lied to the processors and had her roommates claim she did not live there. We had court this month because she was sub serviced and the default went through months later, so she filed a motion to remove the default and stop payment saying she was never served. The case has to go back to court in 2 months. She has had absolutely NO interest in our child's health, welfare, education, etc up until this point. She started sending me "updates" of her visits with our child and making claims that our child is "developmentally behind" and that she is working with them to improve it. She wants access to all of their school and medical records. She has had this information for years. We have recently discussed it and I provided her with it. Yet, she would still send me emails demanding the information and using words like "you're alienating me" and "parental alienation" which suggests she's getting legal jargon from some where because she has never been interested before. I honestly believe it's to try and make me seem uncooperative, which is not the case. I provided the information, she sends emails making it seem like we don't even talk about our child.

Her manipulation and deception are constant. I lived in fear and was constantly controlled with threats to my person, physical abuse, and threats of disappearing with our child. Now that I have gotten help with getting us out of that environment, my ex continues to try and control me through our child. It has gotten even worse with my engagement and now my fiancee is pregnant which our child shared with her and it's become even more hectic.

I simply want to provide for our child without the drama and the constant harassment. She veils threats in her emails and uses our child to constantly try and get under my skin.
I think it would be in our child's best interest for me to have sole legal custody. I would of course still share information with her and updates as I always have, but to have her harassing the doctor's, teachers, etc or using that as a means to keep tormenting my family is just too much. Our child has no strong bond with her, they don't even want to go to the visits unless their half sibling is there which is the only reason the judge gave her that much because she wanted to try to keep the siblings together.

I just want what's best for my child and this is causing us both undue stress. Sorry for the long story...

Custody and Visitation Issues: Uncooperative Ex: What Grounds Can Custodial Parent Use to Get Sole Legal vs. Joint

Debt Collectors: How Do Debt Collectors Find Your Bank Account

My question involves collection proceedings in the State of: California I'm trying to find out exactly how a debt collector can find your bank account. One guy told me that if you're in collections, you can't even open a bank account because if you try to, as soon as they enter your name in their computer, a "flag" will come up telling the bank that you are in collections, and they will refuse to open an account for you. He said that banks are "linked" with collection agencies, and that they share information with each other about bank customers and people who are in collections. He said that collection agencies have access to the customer databases of all banks, and that banks have access to the databases of all collection agencies. Another guy told me that you can open an account if you are in collections, but that the account will soon be found out by the collection agency because the collection agencies are constantly"trolling" bank databases looking for the people who owe them money. Is any of this true? I have a friend who lives in Tijuana but keeps his money in a bank in San Diego. He owes about $20,000 on credit cards but has never paid anything. He says they tried to seize money from his bank account years ago but he only had about $100.00 in it at the time. They tried to collect much more than that, and as a result my friend got an overdraft charge of $35.00. He stands to inherit about a half a million dollars in a few years and is worried that if he loads a lot of money into his account, a "flag" will go up and it will all get seized by the collection agency. Could this happen?

Debt Collectors: How Do Debt Collectors Find Your Bank Account

Court Proceedings: Child Support Dissmisal

My question involves a child custody case from the State of: Kansas and Georgia

Me and my ex wife got divorced in 06, because she was cheating. She filled for Child support in 07 I filed for a paternity test, I took mine, and she failed to appear twice for testing. The GA Child support closed the case for non-cooperation. The court order Her to take a paternity test within 30 day's, she did not. The court dissmised the case without prejudice.

She filled for Child support in Kansas, and the GA Child support sent the paperwork show the Case was closed And the reason, they closed it in Kansas as well in 07. the Case was reviewed in GA in 09 And she didn't show up to Court , and Court dismissed the Case again without prejudice or prosecution.
Now 10 years later I get a letter saying that Kansas Child support is taking my fed tax return. I called Kansas Child support And they tell me the case was reopened because she filled for government assistance in 2013 (which they never notified me of) And now i owe 107k. They told me they can't do anything cuz the system automatically open the Case, And paternity is determined by marriage in Kansas, not a DNA test.

I don't understand how this is possible if there Case was close in both states And it's two Court dismissals ( which civil Court rule 41 should apply, wear it States that a Case that has been dissmised twice can't be reopened or brought up again) . Also how can they do this without notification, they racked up all this money And did tell till they was actually taking it.
Can someone explain this please, thanks

Court Proceedings: Child Support Dissmisal

Compensation and Overtime: Received Bad Check from Company

My question involves labor and employment law for the state of: Texas. I recently started working for a company about three weeks the company gave me a check from a Bank of America account for $300.00 so I went to my gf bank BBVA and was added on her account and we deposited the check. The next day the $300 had a corporate security hold and the check bounced so my account was negative 645.72 due to the fees. The bank told me that I will have to wait 10 days before the hold would lifted. My gf goes to the bank and they tell her the hold has been lifted but they are going to have to her account because that check was flagged for some reason but she was able to tell her why. The banker told her she wouldnt even be able to open another account by herself with BBVA again. In between this I was told by my employer that there was a mistake and they used the wrong account to pay me and issued me a payroll check thru comerica for 641.32 I went to walmart, HEB, CHecks Cashed, Speedychecks and no where could I cash this check. My gf turned starts looking up the owner to the company and it turns out he did time for a check scheme and defrauding customer thru another company. Now I havent got paid and my bank account are closed and I am in checks systems what can I do to fix this and be able to cash checks again?

Compensation and Overtime: Received Bad Check from Company

H Visas: Will Your J1 Sponsor Be Informed if an Employer Applies for a H1B Visa

Hi,

I am currently on a J1 visa valid until the end of 2016 and I am not subjected to the 2-year rule.

Recently, my company offered to apply for an H1B and I checked with my sponsor if that was fine. The sponsor agency said that, both me and my employer signed an agreement were it was indicated that upon completion of the program I intended to return to my home country and not to attempt to stay in the U.S. They threaten to terminate my J1 if I even sent the H1B application. They even said that if I send the application they will get notified...I have never heard that before.

My questions are:

Is it true that if I apply for an H1B my sponsor agency will be notified or that only happens if I apply for COS instead of consular processing?

Does the USCIS report this application to the SEVIS system at all? (I'm assuming the sponsor agency has access to SEVIS)

Finally, can they really enforce such condition? I mean, if I was planning to go back home anyway and then I return with an H1B, isn't it my right to do so?

Many thanks!

H Visas: Will Your J1 Sponsor Be Informed if an Employer Applies for a H1B Visa

Expungement and Sealing: How Can a Sex Offender Clear His Record

My question involves criminal records for the state of: OHIO

When I was 19 I was convicted of having sex with a 13 year old girl. I plead guilty to Unlawful Sexual Conduct with a Minor (F4). I received 3 years of probation and 25 years of registering on the sex offender registry.

I have since gotten off probation early (after just over 2 years) and about 5 total years have passed since pleading guilty.

This has affected my life as I'm sure you are aware by where I can work, where I can live, and even where I can volunteer.

I want to clear my record to free up opportunities for my future and to be able to pursue the career options I want to pursue.

How do I clear my name?

Is governors pardon the only way to go?

How soon can I apply for that?

What is the process and how do I get started?

Thank you!

-J

Expungement and Sealing: How Can a Sex Offender Clear His Record

Relocation: Can a Sole Physical and Legal Custodian Relocate the Children to Another State

My question involves a child custody case from the State of: Michigan

I live in Michigan, but right along the Indiana state border. I've been having an incredibly difficult time finding a new rental house and have been looking at the city right on the other side of the state line. It's still within 100 miles, it would be about a 35 min drive for my ex. I have sole physical and sole legal custody of our kids, he only has parenting time rights because he has a lengthy history of attempting to use the kids against me to manipulate me. Can I do this, or do I have to request the move from the court? I know I have to give them my new address where ever I move to, but do I have to get their permission before I do it?

Relocation: Can a Sole Physical and Legal Custodian Relocate the Children to Another State

Reopen the Oj Simpson Case and Prosecute

Can the recent discovery of a knife cause the reopening and prosecution in the murder case against OJ Simpson?

The answer is NO. The Bradenton Criminal Defense Lawyers at Jodat Law Group weigh in on one of the most infamous criminal cases in United States history.

The 5th Amendment to the US Constitution prohibits the prosecution for the same, or even similar offense after an acquittal. It’s not likely that the case will be re-opened according to several top officials. Other factors such as the mishandling and withholding of criminal evidence and knowledge over an extended period of time, have compromised the integrity of the evidence and witness.

OJ Simpson was arrested and subsequently had a trial by jury for the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman. Jury selection in the case commenced in November of 1994 and the jury returned their verdict of NOT GUILTY in October of 1995. In the provision known as Double Jeopardy, the newly found evidence cannot result in a new murder prosecution, even if it proves to be the long lost murder weapon.

Furthermore, there is speculation as to whether the knife is even relevant to the previous criminal trial. Given what we know about the discrepancies between this knife and the original murder weapon, this knife may not be the murder weapon.

OJ Simpson is currently serving a 33 year sentence in a kidnapping and armed robbery conviction. He is eligible for parole next year.

Article written by the Bradenton Criminal Defense Lawyers at Jodat Law Group

Full article: http://ift.tt/1MTcLCQ

Reopen the Oj Simpson Case and Prosecute

Service and Repair: Jeep in for Paint Job July 2015, Still No Jeep Return

My question involves a consumer law issue in the State of: NJ
I brought my car to an auto Body Shop in July 2015 to be re-painted. It needed a lot of rust work as well. I gave shop half of deposit $1500 with balance due upon receipt. Since then he has been putting me off with various reasons ie: part not in, needs special paint etc.. Eventually he started saying his parents were sick so he didn't get to work on jeep to finish it. this dragged on until this month.

As of March 2016 he started telling me jeep was done but every time I make arrangements to pick up he has some medical crisis & can't meet me there.
I finally texted him that I was coming to shop tomorrow (March 31st) & if someone wasn't there to let me in, I was going to police dept & then lawyer. However from what I'm reading here on this forum, the police are not going to help me.

I haven't see my jeep since sometime in Nov. 2015 & it was apart in pieces supposedly getting ready to be painted. I took 2 pictures of it at the time.
I think the jeep is gone. What should be my next step?

I do not have any paperwork from him saying he was going to paint the jeep (my mistake) but I do have texts back & forth between us about the work & the pictures i took in November show that the pics were taken at the exact coordinates of his shop.

Do I have any recourse? My insurance policy clearly states that it does not cover any loss for cars given up voluntarily in a scam.
Thanks for any help & advice.

Service and Repair: Jeep in for Paint Job July 2015, Still No Jeep Return

Rent and Utilities: Is There a Limit on Rent Increase for Tenant Who Has Been Living in Apt. for 22 Yrs

My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of: California

I wonder if you could kindly help me with 2 issues.

1. I’ve been renting a townhouse in the Los Angeles area for 22 and a half years.

The prior management company was very lenient with regard to rent increases.

Since at times the real estate market was very bad, in some years, they would not increase my rent at all.

When the real estate market was hot, they would increase my rent by about $100.

However, over the past 3 years, the management company has changed and the new company increased my rent by $100 during the first 2 years.

This year, however, they increased my rent by $200.

My rent used to be $2050 and as of May 1st, it will be $2,250.

The other townhouses in the building are being rented for $2,600.

However, I still feel that I should have been given a smaller rent increase for the following reasons.

Since about 8 years ago, the prior management company as well as the current one have completely remodeled and renovated all of the townhomes once they were vacant.

In fact, they have remodeled and renovated a number of units several times.

The management companies have installed dark hardwood laminate floors throughout each unit, built high ceilings, remodeled the kitchens, installed new stoves, built new granite counter tops, etc.

On the other hand, over the past 22 plus years, they have never remodeled and renovated my apartment or made any major changes.

My apartment currently needs to have major changes done as the moquettes, blinds, heater, etc., need to be replaced.

Over the past 22 and a half years, many tenants have come and gone. I think that, on average, tenants would stay in their apartments for only about 2 years or so.

Once the tenants would leave, often their units would remain vacant for many months before a new tenant moved in, whereas I’ve been living in my apartment consistently over many years.

I wanted to ask the management company to reconsider its rent increase based on the fact that I have been living in the apartment for well over 22 years, and that, unlike the other units, no major changes, renovations and remodeling have taken place in my apartment, and the condition of the apartment has deteriorated considerably?

Would such an argument make any sense?

Are there any laws or regulations that provide any protection for longtime tenants against rent increases?

2. If I can’t get the management company to reconsider the rent increase, I would like to move out of the apartment and go to a smaller and more affordable place.

A friend of mine told me that since I have been living in the apartment for such a long period of time, the company would have to pay me interest on the deposit funds I gave the company over 22 years ago. Is that true?

Since the apartment has deteriorated considerably due to wear and tear and the fact that no major improvements or changes were made to the unit over the years, I’m afraid that I may get hit with a huge bill for repairs, and that I would end up owing the company a great deal of money.

Is there anything I can do to decrease the chances of getting hit with a huge repair bill once I leave?

If anyone could provide any advice, guidance and assistance regarding the above issues, I would be deeply grateful.

Thank you very much for your kind attention, time and help.

Henry

Rent and Utilities: Is There a Limit on Rent Increase for Tenant Who Has Been Living in Apt. for 22 Yrs

Expungement and Sealing: Getting Gun Rights Restored

My question involves criminal records for the state of: Louisiana

I have a nonviolent felony conviction (drug charge) on my record from 2005 in the state of Louisiana. My research has shown that Louisiana allows felons with a nonviolent conviction to have their gun rights restored if they do not have any other convictions for 10 years after their original conviction, which I have not. Are my gun rights automatically restored? If not, can someone point me in the direction of somewhere I could possibly find information on what needs to be done to have these rights restored. Thanks in advance!

Expungement and Sealing: Getting Gun Rights Restored

Legal Permanent Residency: Visit to Canada While Eb-2 Greencard and H4 Ead is in Process

Hi,
I am currently on H-1B visa with my EB-2 Greencard in process. My I-140 just got approved and I am planning to apply for my wife's H4 EAD within few days. Also my Canadian Permanent residence application just got approved. I have received Confirmation of Permanent Residence from CIC with an expiry of July 1,2016 which means that I need to land in Canada before July 1,2016 in order to apply for a Canadian PR card (equivalent to US Greencard).I am planning to visit Canada for 5 days to complete my PR card formalities on May 4,2016. I have 2 queries related to this situation as below:

(1) Will my wife face any issue from USCIS for her H4 EAD application since she will also be travelling outside U.S.A to Canada in order to complete our Canadian PR formalities and since she will be getting NEW I-94 on her way back to U.S.A from Canada on May 8,2016?
(2) Will I face any issues from U.S Customs and border protection regarding my travel from Canada to U.S.A from May 4,2016 to May 8,2016 on H-1B visa with my EB-2 Greencard in process?
My lawyer won't like me applying for Canadian PR and I don't intend to move to Canada till next year so asking in this forum. Thanks ahead of time!

Legal Permanent Residency: Visit to Canada While Eb-2 Greencard and H4 Ead is in Process

Service Providers: Oil Change Gone Bad

On March 12, 2016 around 2:30pm-4:30pm I had an oil change performed on my 2011 Chevy Camaro, at Valvoline Express.
Unfortunately the oil change was not preformed properly because the gasket and oil filter installed by Valvoline Express service men was not properly installed that resulted in the loss of at least 5 quarts of oil from a 6 quart engine on my Camaro.
This was discovered after the oil change at Valvoline on March 12, 2016 around 2:30pm-4:30pm. On March 12 around 5:30pm-6:30pm I pulled into the Firestone Autocare On my way to my destination the car began to run abnormal with a burning smell coming from the engine and it shut down. It was discovered by Firestone Servicemen that the oil was leaking from the oil filter (gasket not properly set) that had not been properly installed by Valvoline Servicemen earlier in the day
This caused severe damage to the engine of my vehicle after the loss of a majority of the oil from the engine. This was caused by the above actions of Valvoline Express.
On March 22, 2016 the engine on my 2011 Chevy Camaro, shut down and locked up while in the transit in the middle of traffic. My Camaro was towed to a certified Chevy auto dealership and auto shop. The comprehensive diagnostic tests that were performed on the engine (metal in engine) confirmed that this was a direct result of the above actions of Valvoline Express servicemen on March 12, 2016.
On March 26, 2016 around 10:00 am I made contact with 2 managers and advised them of the above and they advised that someone would call me on Monday March 28, 2016. The Service Manager came into the office but refused to speak to me. I left my contact information as the managers would not provide owner or district manager information. I provided them with the paperwork from both auto shops and There was a typo of miles on the paperwork from the firestone complete automate which can be corrected by the auto shop and testimony. The general manager told me not to contact him anymore to get an attorney. He did not have any intention of resolving the issue he was just going to find an excuse by the way they kept putting me off and not giving me inappropriate information to Managers ect. These bug dealership take advantage because they have lawyers on payroll but wrong is wrong especially when a lot of expense is involved. I know I can sue for repairs but does it look like I stand a good chance of winning plus expenses of rental cars and court fees?
My question involves a consumer law issue in the State of:

Service Providers: Oil Change Gone Bad

Assault & Battery: Waiver of Statute of Limitations

My question involves criminal law for the state of: utah

On March 29th 2012 I was charged with aggravated assault. I of course
did not commit, it was a false accusation. It was my ex girlfriend.
Her friend was on the phone at the time who claims she didn't hear my
threaten her. 2 neighbors also witnessed it and stated they did not
see me with a weapon, act threatening at all. There were no injuries
sustained either.
My ex 2 weeks later filed an affidavit stating she wasn't in the right
state of mind and he roast abusinve relationship caused her to react
out of her normal state of mind. It was then dismissed by the
prosecutor due to contradicting statements in the affidavit and due to
witness statements also contradicting her statement.

Fast forward to now. My ex and I have been going through an ongoing
custody battle for our child. She recently filed a complain for a
protective order that reanimated the incident from 2012. Claiming her
affidavit recanting her initial allegation was conspired by my mother
and forced her to do it. She also submitted a witness statement from
her friend that stated I had punched her on another occasion. Later
finding out she forged her friends statement and signature. Her friend
(ex friend) filed a sworn affidavit stating it was not her statement
or her signature. My ex immediately dropped the protective order once
she became aware that her friend came forward.

We filed a case against her for abuse of process and malicious
prosecution. For the false protective order, fraud, and obstruction of
justice.

She still has suffered no consequence from the state even after we
provided all evidence to the DA's office.

On March 26th the District Attorney contacted my civil attorney
requesting information surrounding the creation of my ex's affidavit
in 2012, indicating he had proof that someone else helped her create
the affidavit. And he insinuated he was going to file charges against
me unless we were willing to meet and extend the statute of
limitations since it would run out Monday March 29th 2016.

My civil attorney and newly hired defense attorney both advised to
send them an email authorizing that we extend the statute of
limitations to see if we can provide him all the facts that seem to be
overlooked.

We are now pending a meeting with the DA.

Here are my concerns.

1) I was very hesitant to waive the SOL. Firstly if he had so much
proof why would he not just file it?
2) did they do it to buy themselves more time?
3) is my right of defense of sol actually waived? I did not sign
anything I did not disclose on behalf of what crime I was waiving the
statute of limitations for nor am I completely sure what I crime I was
waiving anyways since he has not stated what he was going to charge me
with.
4) I feel like I was given a threat of an ultimatum. That he would
charge me unless I agreed. I'm which case now he has more time, and
may have hopes to try and trap me in something else.
5) last is the evidence he is proposing he has now is related to
forcing my ex to file a false affidavit. One the affidavit would have
to be untrue in order for this to be a crime if my mother provide
advice or input. Two, due to the lapse of time I do not have any text
records or email records from that time nor does my mother. So we
cannot properly defend ourselves if my ex only provided the potions of
communication that benefit her case and leave out the fact that she
kept bothering my mother to find out what she could do to make it go
away. In other words, if my mother did help it was purely at be
request that she help, and my mother would have only told her to be
truthful.

Last concern and fine detail, my ex had claimed a friendship with this
district attorney that they are personal friends and this is on record
when she was being investigated by child protective services.

He states her attorney is pressuring him to file charges on me, I feel
like like the idea of this is being used as leverage to try and get me
to drop my case against her.

Any input is very very appreciated.

Assault & Battery: Waiver of Statute of Limitations

Co-Ownership: Inherited Property with Co-Owners ; Can I Sell My Share

My question involves real estate located in the State of: California

I inherited property ( a lot) with 2 other relatives. I am wondering if I can sell my share if that is the term. Or do I need their permission ?

If I can how does that work, is the lot divided up and sold in portions ?

Thanks!

Co-Ownership: Inherited Property with Co-Owners ; Can I Sell My Share

Interstate Issues: Extraordinary Travel Expenses

My question involves a child custody case from the State of: Vermont
How is extraordinary travel expenses factored in child support?

Interstate Issues: Extraordinary Travel Expenses

Fences and Walls: Spite Fences

My question involves real estate located in the State of: North Carolina.
My husband and I recently purchased a piece of property (31 acres) in a 5 lot subdivision that overlooks about a 20+ acre pond which we all have rights to. We chose to locate our house we are currently building overlooking this pond. The shared drive which has a 50 feet right of way with it runs through the middle of mine and my neighbors property. Needless to say what should be one of the happiest moments in my life is the biggest nightmare because of said neighbors 😡. They have built a fence which is about 3 feet over onto our property and planted trees in order to block our view of this pond. I had the land surveyed but they took our markers up and replaced them with their own. I plan on having lines marked again and having him move the fence but is there anything I can do about blocking our view? This will kill our sunlight in the evenings and ultimately hurt our resale value.

We've had to have the police out there twice already because he claims every time we step across the drive we are trespassing and he has even come out with a gun letting me and my 7 year old daughter know that "he's not afraid to use it". Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!

Fences and Walls: Spite Fences

Trials: Should Affirmative Action Apply to Jury Selection As Well?

My question involves criminal law for the state of: Washington, DC

Let's face it, minorities cannot realistically hope for a consistently fair verdict with a jury panel that's, more often times than not, entirely comprised of European Americans. Who could I write to make an argument that diversity should be taken into account when jury members are being selected and that having a minimum number of minorities is mandatory before jury selection requirements are satisfied? Who would I write in order to make this selection?

Trials: Should Affirmative Action Apply to Jury Selection As Well?

Enforcing Custody Orders: Other Party Not Following Court Order

My question involves a child custody case from the State of: Texas
My ex wife and I divorced 4 years ago when I joined the marine corps. After our divorce she disappeared with my daughter. When we divorced there was a standing court order that is in place till this day. I have joint custody and I am to be notified of where my daughter resides and any phone nber change to stay in contact with her. I just recently finished my 4 years and I am able to go to my ex wife's parents house which is the last known address that my daughter was living at and the address on the court papers. Her parents refuse to give me any information as to her whereabouts or her new phone number. I did some research and was able to locate her on Facebook and found out she is living in El Paso now. I would like to know what I can do to enforce the court order and hold her accountable for keeping my daughter away from me for 4 years.

Enforcing Custody Orders: Other Party Not Following Court Order

Court Proceedings: Lied to About Betting Abortion

My question involves paternity law for the State of: Nevada
I had a 1 night stand with a woman back in August of 2015. One month from that date , she called me telling me that she was pregnant. Needless to say, we were both shocked as I just turned 59 a few months ago. At that time , we both agreed that the best thing for the both of us was for her to get an abortion. She readily agreed . I paid her the money ($600) and offered to take her to the clinic. She declined saying that she had a friend who was going to take her.We were cordial the whole time. Not once did I think there was a problem with what we agreed to. We said our goodbyes after giving her the money and wished her well and for her to call me if she needed anything. That was the last I heard from her until approximately 5 months later when I get a text from her telling me that she had decided not to go thru with the abortion after all . She then stated that she didn`t want anything from me ,but expected me to do the right thing ! What the heck was that supposed to mean ? That meant "Pay Her" . She even kept the $600. If she wasn`t going to go thru with it, she could have told me back when I gave her the money and she could have at least returned the money when she decided not to go thru with it. It gets crazier from here.That`s why I know she is a con artist. I then go to see her that day and she was indeed very pregnant .I was doubtful that I was the father of this baby and insisted on a DNA test .I didnt get the legal DNA test though .She hesitantly took the test and it did come back a week later saying I was 98.04 % the father. After researching more, I found that she had been dating another man during the same time I was . To this day ,she still hasn't told him I was the father. He is telling everyone that the baby is his and how excited he is by it .( I got this from his Facebook page ) She wants me to sign over all rights to the baby and just agree to pay her child support every month which comes out to be about $850 a month .I do not want to be responsible for this child , but i`m afraid I will have to be . I wont do anything without a good course of action . The innocent person in all of this is the child. . Now I know why she just wanted me to sign over complete custody . This way ,m she can still say the baby is his and at the same time, collect the monthly side support from me . Is there any legal action that I can take on her because of her deceiving motives? I am not looking to be a dead beat dad as I feel the child deserves to be taken care of properly , but I just feel that her deceit needs to be addressed somehow or someway.If I do nothing , then she will know her con worked. I just want her to have consequences for her actions. Anything I can do ?

Court Proceedings: Lied to About Betting Abortion

Rental Agreements: Can a Landlord Threaten Non-Renewal to Make You Pay a Fine

My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of: Massachusetts

The situation is as follows
There is a rat problem in the building. There was an eyewitness that pointed at us as the potential cause of the rats, however they have no further proof besides them seeing the inside of our kitchen was less than average clean. Note: It wasn't exactly terrible in my opinion but that's subjective so this can be disregarded.
Fact is that is their main reasoning. There have been confirmed to be rats in the building, however no hard evidence has been shown that it is our fault. The only evidence is that one eyewitness and the fact that they exist in this general quarter of the building (which involves ~4+ apartments)
Again, the main differentiating factor is one eyewitness saw into our kitchen and is using that as evidence of such

Now, the landlord is hiring an exterminator and is trying to push the expensive bill onto us under these assumptions, and will not accept any argument we give for reasons as to why we are not to blame or minimally why he cannot prove we are to blame
He refuses to listen instead he says "we are being difficult" as if threatening consequences if we continue pursuing our effort at not paying the fine

1) Can he do this? Simply brush off our arguments and force the BUILDING-WIDE extermination bill onto our party for the facts i gave
2) So far we will attempt not to pay the bill since we do not find it justified whatsoever. Under the case where we do not pay the bill, what can happen?
is he allowed to stop renewing our lease? If so would that not be blackmail essentially saying that either you pay the lease or lose your apartment? We assume he would take action against us if we refuse to pay
3) Can we refuse to pay?
4) What else do you find relevant to be aware of in our rights ?

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Also this is a very urgent issue, need help fast

Rental Agreements: Can a Landlord Threaten Non-Renewal to Make You Pay a Fine

Private Sales: Can You Take Back Property That Was Exchanged in a Bad Barter Deal

My question involves personal property located in the State of: California
I made a deal with a man who claimed to be an ex professional mechanic to fix my car in exchange for a horse trailer. The car was constantly overheating. He said the problem was head gaskets. He replaced the head gaskets and I gave him the trailer. The car continued to overheat. Do I have a right to get the trailer back?

Private Sales: Can You Take Back Property That Was Exchanged in a Bad Barter Deal

Deprivation of Civil Rights: Federal and State Do Not Hire List

My question involves civil rights in the State of: California

I have been harassed by law enforcement across the board for nearly ten years now. Well maybe not federal, but then I have a little evidence otherwise. I complained to the FBI, about an individual whose family is heavily involved in law enforcement to the FBI, resulting in a death threat, which I recorded, the person I complained about basically kicked this off, I found I was on a state and federal do not hire list. I am not even sure if the FBI has taken my case, I informed them of the threat, and never heard a thing. Also, I have been watched every time I go to apply for jobs by law enforcement, making me ineffective for an interview, I am going broke. Also when I have tried to be social they appear, and watch me, basically embarrassing me. I have offered a polygraph for my complete life, nothing seems to help. I am at a loss, I have applied to the ACLU for help. Seems most attorneys will not take such a case, especially since I am going broke.... I was a computer programmer, also I am being watched on-line... any help, or direction would be appreciated

Deprivation of Civil Rights: Federal and State Do Not Hire List

Changing a Child's Name: Correction Needed on Social Security Card

My question involves name change laws in the State of: Georgia My son's birth certificate has the correct last name his social security card does not. It has my maiden name and not his father's last name. I am married to his father. Everything, his school records, medical card, and and doctors records have the correct name. Can I just get a correction?

Changing a Child's Name: Correction Needed on Social Security Card

Survivors Benefits: What is Acceptable Usage of SSI Survior Benefits for Minor Child

My child father passed away. My child is now receiving survivor monthly benefits. What are the dos and dont's of using there money. For example, can I use some of the money to cover house payment utilities. I know I can you it to purchase a bed, dresser etc. I am unclear if using the money to help cover household expenses like the ones listed above are OK:confused:.


Thank you

Survivors Benefits: What is Acceptable Usage of SSI Survior Benefits for Minor Child

Security Deposits: 45-Day Security Deposit Witholding/Suit

My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of: Indiana
I terminated my lease on Oct. 17th. It was a year lease. When I first rented from Property Management Company, I was in another unit. I had a totally different lease. A month later I was moved into another unit and was required to sign a new lease. My security deposit was transferred to new unit. In the valid, current lease, there were major clerical errors such as lease terms (in lease stated 10/19/2013 to 10/19/2014 and rent in the amount of $240) all of which is incorrect. 1. In Indiana, the landlord is required to send an itemization/security deposit within 45 days after providing forwarding address which I did. It is now Jan. 14th and I never received anything. 2. They have sue me in small claims court, and the first page of the lease they attached has been forged. They went in and corrected lease dates, rent amount, and wrote my son's name in the occupancy space, and my initials and the property managers initials at the bottom of the page is now missing!!!! They also modified the second page of the lease. I have a copy of the lease.
I hired an attorney and we filed a counterclaim 1. for return of security deposit per Indiana Code 32-31-3-12and 2. for counterfeiting and fraud IC-35-43-5-2. We met with the Plaintiff's attorney today for a "pre-trial" conference. We attempted to mitigate damages and walk away with a wash for both sides; however, the Landlord's attorney stated the Indiana Code regarding 45-day notice for security deposit only applies to damages and since there were no damages to the property, they were no obligated to send a 45-day letter and he stated there is "plenty of case law" to support it. I have found law reviews and other case law stating the Landlord was still obligated to provide a 45-day notice to the tenant for how the deposit was applied (written itemization) even for unpaid rent. Additionally, the valid lease it states, "The determination of expenses or other charges, such as damages, missing property, cleaning costs, unpaid rent, and unreturned keys shall be itemized in a written notice delivered to Tenant within 45-day period. Said 45-day period shall not begin, however, until Tenant supplies to Landlord in writing a forwarding mailing address.". My attorney works in the area of law (from the Landlord's end) and he said he never heard of this before. He said he was going to search case law. Anyone hear of this?

Security Deposits: 45-Day Security Deposit Witholding/Suit

Registering a Vehicle: Registration Advice for Registering Florida Vehicle: Co-Owner Can Not Be Reached

My question involves vehicle registration or title in the state of: Florida

I have a 2007 Ford Ranger currently registered in the state of California. I have recently moved to Florida and have been attempting to register the vehicle as my CA registration will be expiring soon. When I purchased the vehicle in 2007, I had a co-signer who was an ex-girlfriend (yes, I know). Long story short we broke up shortly after the vehicle purchase and have not spoken since. I made each payment on the vehicle and eventually satisfied the loan with Wells Fargo who then sent ME the title of ownership. I thought I could just take said title to the title agency and transfer the title from CA to FL to register the vehicle but unfortunately the title lists us both as owners and my ex needs to be present. The title office gave me a form to send to her to get a copy of her license and essentially a "power of attorney" form to approve the title transfer. I have done this 3 times with each letter coming back "wrong address" "return to sender". I have exhausted my search efforts as an individual to try to track her down, i.e. Facebook, Instagram, Yellow Pages, Google, etc. and am now hitting a serious bureaucratic brick wall. I would really hate to spend a big chunk of money to hire an attorney to establish proven correspondence having already paid close to $21,000 to own the vehicle. Bottom line: I cannot register this vehicle without her approval but I have absolutely no way of reaching her. Any thoughts, suggestions, or advice would be most welcome, thank you.

Registering a Vehicle: Registration Advice for Registering Florida Vehicle: Co-Owner Can Not Be Reached

Pretrial Motions: Ma District Court: Suppression, Emails to Attorney of Alleged Victim

Disorderly Conduct and Disturbing the Peace, pro se

I sued the business that made the false allegations and had me falsely arrested. I sent a demand letter to its attorney. I feel it would be unlawful to use this demand letter in the criminal case against me. Any thoughts?

Pretrial Motions: Ma District Court: Suppression, Emails to Attorney of Alleged Victim

Pretrial Motions: Motion Denied Over Failure to Attach an Affidavit

I'm charged with disorderly conduct and disturbing the peace. There are many false allegations. The only thing that I actually did was call someone a [rude name] that was really rude to me. It was not a fighting word. I was walking away.

I have submitted motions. Most of my motions have been denied. There were no oppositions to any of these motions. One of the judges mentioned that my motion for a dismissal for a defective complaint needed to have an affidavit. I wonder if my motions were denied because they didn't have affidavits. Does anyone have any thoughts? Can I submit a motion requesting the court to state its reasons for having denied my motions?

Pretrial Motions: Motion Denied Over Failure to Attach an Affidavit

Bankruptcy Exemptions: Restitution vs Mortgage

My question involves bankruptcy in the state of: IA


Hello,

About 10 years ago I was convicted of vandalizing a duplex willed to my mom but "expropriated" by my uncle by way of joint tenancy deed. I was ordered to make restitution for about $95,000. After completing a 8 month jail sentence the nice doctors in the jail (LA County) helped me get on SSI (the court has refused to budge on restitution so work seems pointless).

I have been off probation for about 5 years but the judgement is still there (I never paid any of it and have always fought my case). I recently purchased a farm house in Iowa (the house is fully mortgaged) but what would happen if someone tried to collect on the judgement? Would someone still be able to foreclose on my property even with a mortgage?

Bankruptcy Exemptions: Restitution vs Mortgage

Background Checks: Employment Verification for Permanent Resident: I-9

My question involves labor and employment law for the state of: NY.

I chose background checks as it was the closest topic but technically it's not, as it happens after the employment.

I am a permanent resident and I'm a freelancer, therefore I fill out I9 every week as I work for different company based on projects and it goes through different payroll company. It almost always happens within first 3 days of my employment, not before the employment.

I give them My DL info and SS#, and I fill out front with my permanent resident card info.

I show them my DL and copy of my SS card when I'm asked.

Do I have to show my permanent resident card when they ask, even though I'm providing them with DL and SS card?

Link below says employer cannot ask for a specific document, such as passport or greencard, but I feel like I'm being asked more than not recently.
http://ift.tt/1VRW81G

Just wanted to hear some opinions.

I know it's a question right in between immigration law and labor law; please let me know if I should migrate to immigration law forum.

Thanks for all your input in advance.

Background Checks: Employment Verification for Permanent Resident: I-9

Wills: Pa Will - Do We Need an Actual Lawyer Legalzoom

My question involves estate proceedings in the state of: PA

Hi all. I posted another thread related to this several months ago. Long story short, my grandfather has an existing will that spells out exactly how he wants his assets used after he is gone. He would like to revise his will so that it simply state that if he or his spouse dies first, the other gets everything, and then the other dies, I get everything. Do we really need to hire an expensive lawyer to draw this all up or can it be a simple "homemade" will? If asset information would be helpful I can provide it. Suffice it to say the total value of ALL assets is somewhere around $1.5 million. Thanks.

Wills: Pa Will - Do We Need an Actual Lawyer Legalzoom

Social Security Issues: When to Collect Social Security

I will be reaching 62 at the end of the year and my husband is 3 1/2 years younger than me. I have not worked much and my benefit at 62 will only be $575.00 and at FRA will be just about $225.00 more per month. My husband should be close to the max amount to collect when he turns FRA. Is it best to me to collect at 62 and my husband to wait until FRA or is there a better strategy?

Social Security Issues: When to Collect Social Security

Abandoned Property: How Do I Get an Abandoned and Inoperable Car Removed from My Property

My question involves personal property located in the State of: Washington

It does get more complicated: I've researched the proceedings I would have to follow if I were to remove it (per the Pierce County, Washington DMV guidelines), but I am left with a few questions. I was the last user of the vehicle; therefore I am on the last (now expired) registration. I have the title to the car, in my father’s name. I simply do not want the vehicle, but I am not in contact with my father, and even if I were he is deemed “incompetent” and would not be able to sign the title over to me. When my father and I were in contact, his conniving POA caused erroneous legal, as well as catastrophic personal and emotional problems for both my older sister and I. I am incredibly wary to contact my father’s POA—for fear that he will create more legal and other trouble in my life. I just moved and I need to remove the car from my last property. I would like to fill out the abandoned vehicle affidavit, but since I am the last user on the registration does that make it so I have to pay double the fees to remove the vehicle? I would rather tow the car straight to my father’s POA, but I fear contact with him. If I send him a certified letter to remove the vehicle, how can I protect myself legally? I paid my father for the car many years ago, but of course he did not use that money for the car—this was many years before he had a POA, and there is no proof of this transaction—so when his POA was established he took over my father’s finances, which included making payments on the car. A few years ago, this POA had reported another car, that I was borrowing from my father (when the inoperable car first became inoperable), as stolen, luckily I made him sign a statement saying I could borrow it. I pretty much guarantee that this POA will find some way to make this profitable for him (to be honest, he is taking advantage of a vulnerable adult for all he is worth). Is there anything else I can do to protect myself, and get the car taken care of?

Abandoned Property: How Do I Get an Abandoned and Inoperable Car Removed from My Property

Transferring Title: How Do I Get an Abandoned and Inoperable Car Removed from My Property

My question involves vehicle registration or title in the state of: Washington

It does get more complicated: I've researched the proceedings I would have to follow if I were to remove it (per the Pierce County, Washington DMV guidelines), but I am left with a few questions. I was the last user of the vehicle; therefore I am on the last (now expired) registration. I have the title to the car, in my father’s name. I simply do not want the vehicle, but I am not in contact with my father, and even if I were he is deemed “incompetent” and would not be able to sign the title over to me. When my father and I were in contact, his conniving POA caused erroneous legal, as well as catastrophic personal and emotional problems for both my older sister and I. I am incredibly wary to contact my father’s POA—for fear that he will create more legal and other trouble in my life. I just moved and I need to remove the car from my last property. I would like to fill out the abandoned vehicle affidavit, but since I am the last user on the registration does that make it so I have to pay double the fees to remove the vehicle? I would rather tow the car straight to my father’s POA, but I fear contact with him. If I send him a certified letter to remove the vehicle, how can I protect myself legally? I paid my father for the car many years ago, but of course he did not use that money for the car—this was many years before he had a POA, and there is no proof of this transaction—so when his POA was established he took over my father’s finances, which included making payments on the car. A few years ago, this POA had reported another car, that I was borrowing from my father (when the inoperable car first became inoperable), as stolen, luckily I made him sign a statement saying I could borrow it. I pretty much guarantee that this POA will find some way to make this profitable for him (to be honest, he is taking advantage of a vulnerable adult for all he is worth). Is there anything else I can do to protect myself, and get the car taken care of?

Transferring Title: How Do I Get an Abandoned and Inoperable Car Removed from My Property